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In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes Spanish learners on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her childhood in the coastal city of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. From being a top student to getting into a bit of mischief—like passing notes, saying bad words, and even bringing cigarettes to school—Marta shares it all with honesty and charm. Despite the discipline issues, her childhood was filled with joy, outdoor adventures, and love. This episode is specially designed for Spanish learners. First, you'll hear a slow version of the story with English support and brief translations to help you understand. Right after, you'll hear the same story at a natural pace with no translations, so you can challenge your listening skills. And at the very end, stick around for a five-sentence translation quiz to review and reinforce what you learned! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it and share it with a friend who’s also learning Spanish. Your support helps the podcast grow and reach more language learners worldwide. Transcript HERE Steven, here is the link to one of the BEST French teachers! www.aliceayel.com, who also has this YouTube channel. 📬 Email us ☕ Buy Me a Coffee 👥 Join our Facebook Group 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🎙️ Send a voice message (Spanish or English) to 1-920-361-3329 And don’t miss the next episode—Marta will be sharing stories from her teenage years!
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating tradition of Guatemala’s worry dolls, tiny handmade dolls that are said to take away your worries while you sleep. Where did this tradition come from, and why do so many people still love these little dolls today? Listen to find out! Transcript here! Email us! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group TikTok Instagram Leave your voice message at +1920-361-3329 Click here for information on our virtual class! If you enjoy the podcast, please support us by leaving a review, sharing the episode, and joining the conversation on social media. Your support helps us continue creating comprehensible Spanish content for learners around the world.